AirAsia has signed a major agreement to purchase 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, according to reports. Multiple outlets say the order places AirAsia among the first airlines to adopt a larger seating configuration of the A220 variant, reflecting the carrier’s plans for future network growth.
The deal also draws attention to Canada’s role in the aircraft supply chain. One outlet frames the agreement as a significant step for Canadian exports as Airbus seeks to strengthen international production and sales tied to the A220 program.
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes is reported to expect the first aircraft deliveries in 2028. He also indicates the airline may consider expanding its order if Airbus develops a larger-capacity version of the A220, cited as an approximately 185-seat variant. The published reports focus on the number of aircraft, the expected delivery timeline, and the possibility of additional orders linked to future seating capacity changes.
The announcements do not provide full commercial terms across sources, but they consistently describe a signed 150-jet order for the A220 and a forward-looking timeline for deliveries.
